‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ to be released in IMAX theatres in India

MUMBAI: Arka Mediaworks’ fantasy film ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ will be digitally re-mastered in IMAX format.

The re-mastered format will be released in IMAX theatres in India on 28 April. This will be followed by a release in additional select international markets. The trailer of the movie was released today.

The film will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience with proprietary IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX’s customised theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.

‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ marks the third Indian local-language production to be released in IMAX, including the record-breaking 2013 local-language release ‘Dhoom:3’.

IMAX Corp, CEO of IMAX Entertainment and senior EVP Greg Foster said, “With Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, we are excited to continue our commitment to playing local-language blockbusters in India by offering IMAX fans this thrilling finale to the epic and highly successful Indian franchise from Arka Mediaworks and director S.S. Rajamouli. The film is an ideal fit for The IMAX Experience and to we’re happy to respond to fan demand by offering Baahubali 2 in the best possible format—in IMAX.”

Directed by SS Rajamouli, ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ is the continuation of the 2015 local box-office hit ‘Baahubali: The Beginning’. The film will feature Prabhas, along with Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty and Tamannaah Bhatia.

“A major factor for the wide appeal of the Baahubali films is the scale and immersive nature with which we designed and filmed them. So it is very exciting that Baahubali 2: The Conclusion will be released in the IMAX format, which best showcases this and gives the viewer a great experience,” said Rajamouli.